Monthly Archives: February 2011

Did you know you can see the glow of the sun at night? It’s called the zodiacal light. The light appears as a faint whitish glow in the night sky. As the sun’s rays travel through space, they are scattered … Continue reading →

Who could pull off the perfect crime? Dr. Who that’s who. But maybe it’s more appropriate to say he could, can or has. You see Dr. Who is a Time Lord. He travels through time from inside a police box. … Continue reading →

Recently, I learned something disturbing. Our eyes are only designed to last for 40 years. After that it’s all down hill. It would seem that it’s a little discouraging, especially if you’re over 50 and an amateur astronomer. However, there is … Continue reading →

Everyday after sundown, the homes at Arizona Sky Village turn on their red lights. Some say they look like a bunch of whore houses. Instead of luring customers, the red lights allow people to see in the dark, while protecting … Continue reading →

Every morning, we assume that the sun will rise. Its heat and energy fuel life for countless creatures on the Earth. I always thought that this is something that I could count on. But can we be certain that the … Continue reading →

Good teachers are rare. They’re in charge of shaping young minds. They provide inspiration to students. The best teachers I ever had, was born today on Feb. 8, more than 180 years ago. His name was Jules Verne. Reading his … Continue reading →

Making an astronomical discovery is an extremely rewarding experience. Just ask10 year-old Kathryn Aurora Gray from Fredericton, NB, who last month, was the youngest person in history to discover an exploding star called a supernova in a far away galaxy. The … Continue reading →